Tektronix P6101B User manual

Instructions
P6101B
15 MHz 1X Passive Probe
070-7819-07

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P6101B Instructions 1
General Safety Summary
Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid
potential hazards, use this product only as specified.
To Avoid Fire or Personal Injury
Observe Maximum Working Voltage. Do not use the P6101B probe
above 300 VRMS, CAT II. Refer to the derating chart, Figure 1, on
page 7.
Do Not Elevate the Common Terminal. The common terminal is at
ground potential. Do not connect the common terminal to elevated
voltages.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures. If you suspect there is damage
to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Do Not Operate in Wet/Damp Conditions.
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere.
Keep Product Surfaces Clean and Dry.
Safety Terms and Symbols
Terms in This Manual. These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING. Warning statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that
could result in damage to this product or other property.

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Features and Accessories
The P6101B probe is compatible with most general purpose
oscilloscopes that have a 1 MWinput impedance and bandwidth up
to 15 MHz.
NOTE. Remove and discard the protective cover on the tip of the
probe before attempting to connect a probe tip accessory.
BNC-to-probe tip adapter. To install the adapter,
push the wide end firmly into a BNC connector.
Then insert the probe tip firmly into the adapter.
Retractable hook tip. Use the retractable hook tip to
make hands-free measurements.
NOTE. For a solid connection, firmly push and
twist the hook tip onto the probe tip before using.
Marker rings. Attach the matching colored rings
onto the probe cable and tip as shown.

Features and Accessories
P6101B Instructions 3
Guard
Guard. The guard provides a finger barrier for
protection from electric shock.
WARNING. To avoid electric shock when using the probe, keep
fingers behind the guard on the probe body.
Ground Lead. Use the alligator clip to attach the
probe to a ground reference.
Long Ground Lead
Short Ground Lead
To see the best signal, use the shortest possible ground lead and
signal path.

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Maintenance
This section describes how to maintain the probe.
Cleaning
To prevent damage to probe materials, avoid using chemicals that
contain benzine, benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, or similar
solvents.
Do not immerse the probe or use abrasive cleaners.
Dirt may be removed with a soft cloth dampened with a mild
detergent and water solution, or isopropyl alcohol.
Replacing Probe Parts
Other than accessories, only the probe tip is replaceable.
Replacement probe tips are available as optional accessories. Refer
to the replaceable parts list at the end of this manual for more
information.
To remove a tip assembly, firmly grasp the pointed tip with pliers
and withdraw the assembly from the barrel.
No tools are required to install a replacement tip. Insert a new probe
tip into the probe barrel as far as possible using finger pressure. If
necessary, seat the plastic portion of the tip against the probe barrel
by pressing the tip gently but firmly against a hard surface, such as a
wood block or table top.

P6101B Instructions 5
Specifications
These characteristics apply to a P6101B probe. The instrument
connected to the probe must have a warm-up period of at least 20
minutes and be in an environment that does not exceed the limits
described in Table 2.
Table
1
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istics
Attenuation (system) 1X1.05% at DC
Input Resistance (system) 1M1.0%
Input Capacitance 100 pF typical
System Bandwidth (–3 dB) DC to 15 MHz
Maximum Working (Nondestructive)
Input Voltage 300 V, CAT II (See Figure 1 on page 7)

Specifications
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Table
2
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m
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al
Ch
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istics
Net Weight
(including accessories) t320 g (0.7 lb)
Cable Length 2 meters
Temperature Range1
Operating
Nonoperating
–15°C to +65°C
(+5°F to +149°F)
–62°C to +85°C
(–80°F to +185°F)
Humidity195% to 97% Relative Humidity
(30°C to 60°C)
1Tektronix Standard 062-2847-00, class 3. Refer to MIL-E-16400F, paragraph 4.5.9
through 4.5.9.5.1, class 4.
Table 3: Certifications and compliances
EC Declaration of
Conformity – Low
Voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as
listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, as amended by 93/68/EEC:
EN 61010-1/A2:1995
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use
EN 61010-2-031:1994
Particular requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for
electrical measurement and test equipment
Approvals UL3111-1 – Standard for electrical measuring and test equipment
IEC 1010-2-031 – Particular requirements for hand-held probe
assemblies for electrical measurement and test
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1-92 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
1010.2.031-94 – Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control, and laboratory use

Specifications
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Table 3: Certifications and compliances (Cont.)
Installation Category
Descriptions Terminals on this product may have different installation category designations. The installation categories are:
CAT III Distribution-level mains (usually permanently
connected). Equipment at this level is typically
in a fixed industrial location
CAT II Local-level mains (wall sockets). Equipment at
this level includes appliances, portable tools,
and similar products. Equipment is usually
cord-connected
CAT I Secondary (signal level) or battery operated
circuits of electronic equipment
Pollution Degree 2 Do not operate in environments where conductive pollutants may
be present.
600V
500V
400V
300V
200V
100V
010MHz 15MHz1MHz
Figure 1: Maximum Working Voltage Derating Curve (VRMS)

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Replaceable Parts
Optional Accessories
Standard Accessories
12
345
67 8
Figure 2: P6101B replaceable parts